Just going to warm up real quick. All right. Three years ago, I was an absolute mess.I was fresh out of a breakup, alone, miserable, and sad. The kind of sad where your couch is your best friend and the delivery driver is your only point of contact with humanity. But I knew I needed to be around people.So, for the first time since the breakup, I decided to go out. I was headed to a club in San Francisco for an event called Emo Night. Now, I've loved emotional or emo music since I was an angsty teenager.Gree ...

We spend a huge part of our lives at work but how often do we stop to consider the energy in the room? Phil Lewis takes us on a candid journey through the highs and lows of workplace dynamics, sharing his own story of failure as a boss and the lessons it taught him about leadership, organisational energy, and human connection. In this talk, Phil explores why so many workplaces feel like machines optimised for output rather than wellbeing and how leaders often miss the root cause of poor performance: unresol ...

When we hear the word business, we usually think of money, shops, big companies, people in suits, profit, and even long meetings. But what if I told you business happens even without money. Let me explain.Hi, my name is Irene and let me tell you about an incident that happened in my life. On my first day at a new school last academic year, I was very nervous as it was a new school, new teachers, new classmates, and a whole new environment. And for me, it was even a new country.So, I was very nervous when I ...

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Main Argument - The core message revolves around the impact of social media on mental health and self-perception, particularly for younger generations [9][10][11][12] - The speech emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between online interactions and real-life human connections to foster emotional well-being [11][13][15][16] Social Media Impact - Social media rewards visibility but punishes authenticity, creating a disconnect between online persona and genuine emotions [10] - Negative online comments can have a significant impact on self-esteem and mental health [8] - The constant exposure to curated content on social media can lead to feelings of inadequacy and comparison [14] Coping Mechanisms - Taking a pause to reflect on one's feelings and emotions is crucial for navigating the challenges of social media [13] - Engaging in real-life conversations with friends and family can provide emotional support and perspective [15][16] - Recognizing that social media is often a facade and not a true reflection of reality is essential for maintaining a healthy self-image [12] Personal Experience - The speaker shares her personal experience of struggling with social media and the impact it had on her self-worth [5][6][7][8] - She highlights the importance of self-awareness and self-acceptance in overcoming the negative effects of social media [13][14][15] - The speaker's journey from seeking validation online to finding it within herself and her real-life relationships serves as an example for the audience [7][15][16]

Often I feel you know that there is a misconception or some conceptual problem where we talk about the incoming of technology and the aspect of human con connection. We feel technology has separated us from that human behavior. We are no more humane.We becoming very mechanical. So there has been a conception you know all our life. And whenever we have a conversation with each other, we keep blaming technology.I think often we keep blaming you know I'm getting lonely because you're on the phone all the time. ...

I'm sure a lot of posts on social media or Google says that success is about hard work, talent or being in the right moment, right place at the right time. But what if I told you that success is the one of the greatest predictors of your future is actually the people you surround yourself with. Think about it.Every meaningful opportunity, every life-changing conversation, and every moment of growth usually starts with one thing, a connection. I learned this the hard way. In 2020, I moved from Ithaca, New Yo ...

[Music] Howdy. Howdy. So, I It's kind of crazy to be here, but I have been a long haul trucker, a cowboy, a beekeeper. I've worked tons of bluecollar jobs over the past decade. And I somehow managed to also find myself as a photographer and now director. And I've kind of zigzagged over the years back and forth between the two. And I ended up working on stories for the New York Times, Time magazine, um, different brands, different companies. And it's funny because I feel like I ended up realizing that I neve ...

Radiation Therapy Advancements - Radiation therapy is rapidly evolving, surpassing common perceptions [4] - The field has progressed from two-dimensional to three-dimensional and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), enhancing precision [17] - Online adaptive radiotherapy integrates artificial intelligence to adjust treatment plans daily, accommodating tumor movement and changes [18][20] Treatment Methodology - Radiation therapy targets cancer cell DNA, causing breaks that cancer cells struggle to repair compared to healthy cells [5][6] - Three-dimensional radiotherapy involves immobilization, simulation scans, target delineation, and treatment planning by physicists [13][16] - Online adaptive therapy involves daily CT scans and plan re-optimization, allowing for personalized treatment adjustments [21][22] Clinical Impact - Online adaptive therapy has shown success in treating rare and recurrent cancers, such as adenoid cystic carcinoma, with improved accuracy and reduced side effects [23][24] - A specific case highlights a patient with recurrent adenoid cystic carcinoma in the trachea who remained disease-free for over a year and a half with no side effects after online adaptive therapy [24] Holistic Approach - Being a radiation oncologist involves combining scientific expertise with empathy and human connection [25][26] - The treatment process emphasizes active listening, patient support, and a collaborative team approach to improve patient outcomes [26][28] - Radiation therapy offers a less harsh alternative to surgery and chemotherapy, working quietly and powerfully [28][29]

Company Vision - The company aims to address loneliness, which the founder considers the biggest disease globally [1] - The platform is designed to revalue human interaction and emphasize the importance of being human [1]